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Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening July 2026)

East Dunbartonshire Council

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17 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Dunbartonshire Council is seeking nursery providers to deliver early learning education and childcare services across East Dunbartonshire. The requirement is for admission of new providers to an existing flexible framework, supplementing the council’s Early Years Nursery provision. The framework is designed to allow additional providers to join during its duration, under the same requirements as the original tender exercise. It suits nurseries and other organisations able to provide learning and childcare services for young children. Providers already appointed to the framework do not need to submit again to remain appointed. The service category is education and childcare services, classified under CPV 80110000.

The procurement has reached tender: the council invited offers through an open procedure for a flexible framework agreement. Responses must be submitted electronically, in English, by 14 August 2026 at 12:00. Bids are scheduled to be opened at that time, with the award period starting on 14 August 2026. The framework contract period is 1,440 days, and bids must remain valid for 1,440 days. It is a single-lot opportunity and does not allow variants or contract renewal. Evaluation covers suitability and economic standing. Applicants must complete the Financial Vetting Questionnaire, using their estimated annual intake from the contract when stating the contract value, and provide staff names and qualifications.

This opportunity is suited to established nurseries and other experienced early-years childcare providers seeking admission to a public-sector framework in East Dunbartonshire. Suppliers should be suitably qualified and experienced in delivering early learning and childcare, with staff whose names and professional qualifications can be provided. They must also be able to complete the required financial vetting process and demonstrate sufficient financial suitability for the expected annual intake. The flexible framework offers a route for new providers to join an existing arrangement rather than competing for a one-off service contract. Providers already appointed can continue without resubmitting, so the opportunity is primarily relevant to new entrants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening July 2026)

Notice Description

The provision of learning and childcare services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services for early learning education and childcare.. This is a flexible framework, therefore new applicants can apply at any point throughout the duration of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837748
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560409
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Dunbartonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond
Local Authority
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

Further Information

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